Bangladesh Defeated India in SAFF U20 Championship 2026 Final | 07 Apr 2026

Why in News? 

The Bangladesh men’s under‑20 football team defeated India in the final of the SAFF U-20 Championship 2026 through a penalty shootout, ending India’s defence of the title. 

Key Points 

• Organised by: It is an annual football tournament organised by the South Asian Football Federation. 
  • India remains the most successful team in the tournament’s history, having won four titles. 
• Venue: All matches were held in Malé, Maldives, at the National Football Stadium. 
• Title Winners: Bangladesh clinched the SAFF U-20 Championship 2026. 
  • Bangladesh defeated India 4–3 in a penalty shootout in the final. 
  • This marked Bangladesh’s second title, following their victory over Nepal in the 2024 final. 
• Runners-up: India 
• Top scorer: The tournament’s top scorers were Omang Dodum from India and Mohamed Ilan Imran of Maldives. 
• Best Goalkeeper: MD Ismail Hossain Mahin.